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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · May/June 2021 · Q81 Mark

Some forces are applied at different distances from a pivot. Which diagram shows the force that produces the largest moment about the pivot?

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A90 cm, 50 N
B2.0 m, 30 N
C50 cm, 80 N
D3.0 m, 18 N

✓ Correct answer

B: 2.0 m, 30 N

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Topic
Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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